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Sunset Motel

2.5 star property
Motel in Santa Barbara with free parking

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Garden
King Room with Spa Access
Garden
Property grounds
Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed)

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$137
includes taxes & fees
1 Feb - 2 Feb

Explore the area

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3504 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA, 93105
  • Place, Upper State Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Barbara Golf Club
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, La Cumbre Plaza
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Down duvet
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

Suite, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Mountain view
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed)

Deluxe Room (Two Queen Beds and sofabed)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
  • Mountain view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Room with Spa Access

King Room with Spa Access

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room with Two Double Beds

Double Room with Two Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Plasma TV
Blackout curtains
Jetted bath
Private bathroom
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Santa Barbara

Sunset Motel places you steps from Upper State Street and within a 10-minute stroll of Santa Barbara Golf Club. Highlights at this motel include in-room free WiFi and plasma TVs. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this San Roque motel include Santa Barbara Harbor and Santa Barbara Zoo.
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What's nearby

  • Upper State Street - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Barbara Golf Club - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • La Cumbre Plaza - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Earl Warren Showgrounds - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • UC Santa Barbara Station - 10 min drive
  • Santa Barbara, CA (SBA-Santa Barbara Municipal) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Habit Burger & Grill - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Sunset Motel

Motel in Santa Barbara with free parking
WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Barbara motel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Sunset Motel offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include in-room jetted baths and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include telephones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Fridges, hairdryers and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

An adult aged 18 or older must assume all liability for the booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sunset Motel?

Sunset Motel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sunset Motel?

As of 31 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sunset Motel on 1 Feb 2026 start from AU$137.26, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Sunset Motel?

Yep, Sunset Motel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Sunset Motel?

The closest beach to Sunset Motel is Arroyo Burro Beach (4.3 km).

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Sunset Motel?

No, but there are Jetted bath in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sunset Motel?

No, Sunset Motel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sunset Motel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sunset Motel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Sunset Motel?

There isn't one on site, but Santa Barbara Golf Club is a short 7-minute walk away.

Sunset Motel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 337 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 182 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 90 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenny

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Don

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hard to sleep due to too noisy, parking spaces too narrow, my suv got dent on the door that night.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great price was a litte steep thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jessica

Travelled with group
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Checking in the property the wait was quite long as no one was at the front desk & a bell was there to ring them over meaning this is a normal or frequent occurrence at this hotel. And when the worker came out she came out in a face mask. She was nice enough to wave an early check in fee, which is appreciated. Overnight the people next to us were loud on the phone or with their TV, but we didn’t feel safe enough to tell them anything or leave the room in the evening due to the poor lighting around the rooms. And the front desk again looked abandoned & doors appeared locked. Overall, not a good place to stay for females.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayatri

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Minh-Quan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and served our needs
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Terese

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place to stay

Pretty quiet in the room. Comfy and all amenities were nice. I’d stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Zafer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Angelica

Liked: Amenities
Bueno
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Edmond

Disliked: Cleanliness

old worn out noisy hotel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had no complaints will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bennie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location on State Street. The welcoming staff Lady was very friendly, smiling, and pleasant. Restaurants and gas stations were not far away.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Friendly and helpful near dinning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
I lived in Santa Barbara for many years, several years ago. And I know the current Santa Barbara prices now. For me to get this one night, Queen size room, comfortable bed, VERY CLEAN throughout, extremely convenient to many necessities and other types of stores and things, free parking, a refrigerator, microwave, hairdryer, coffee maker, full size ironing board and iron, quiet stay, friendly and helpful staff,….and to pay what I did, was beyond a bargain for Santa Barbara. The area is safe and well lit. And most important to me are cleanliness and safety. The room was very clean (all rooms), and it looked perhaps even freshly painted m. Judy’s what I needed for my one night stay. I would recommend. Thank you Sunset Motel!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

DALLAS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, had a couple of issues but the wonderful owner fixed what she could very quickly. The Jetted tub doesn’t work in room 207 but not a biggie! Still enjoyed the stay and the staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Justin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is essentially comparable to a Motel 6 but pricier not as nice. The shower was new and upgraded but the bathroom wasn’t great. My primary concern was safety as the bathroom window did not lock and could easily be opened from the outside as we discovered the next morning. We were on the first floor.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hanh

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025